KKR vs RR: WATCH- Sanju Samson's Heartfelt Gesture; Blocks Wide Ball From Suyash Sharma To Give Yashasvi Jaiswal Opportunity To Complete His Ton

The 56th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 took place between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It’s fair to say that the game was all about young Yashasvi Jaiswal as he batted exceptionally well and won the game for his side.

The target of 150 was made look like a mere 50 as such was the caliber of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s innings. He came out all guns blazing as he smashed 26 runs in the first over to take his side off the flyer.

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With the way Yashasvi Jaiswal batted, the century was on the cards for him. But the target being less didn’t allow him to reach his ton. But RR skipper Sanju Samsom gave every possible effort to allow the young batter to reach his century.

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With just 3 runs needed, it looked like KKR spinner Suyash Sharma deliberately bowled a down-the-leg delivery. But Sanju Samson somehow managed to put a bat on it and defend it. He then gestured Jaiswal to hit a six on the first ball of the next over. The youngster however couldn’t manage a maximum but ended the game with a four.

Also Read: KKR vs RR: “Just Put Bat On Ball And Watch Yashasvi Jaiswal Play” – Sanju Samson Lavishes Praise On Young Opener

Here’s the video of Sanju Samson’s heartfelt gesture to give the opportunity to Yashasvi Jaiwsal to reach his ton:

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We all might have seen match winning shots… but this was heart winning shot from Samson pic.twitter.com/mgs4OZd8a6

— Shabeeb (@Shabeeb157734) May 11, 2023

Anyone saw how sanju defended the runs for jaiswal when that suyash? throw the wide intentionally!?
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gem of a person,my captain team player Sanju Samson?❤️ <3333 #Respect ??
.#ipl #jaiswal #sanju #samson #kkrvsrr #CricketTwitter #india #JioCenema #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/kdEsze8ciZ

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KKR vs RR: “We are used to it now,” Sanju Samson on Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal ended with the knock of unbeaten 98 runs. He batted with the strike rate of 208.51 and smashed 13 fours and 5 sixes in his innings whereas skipper Sanju Samson remained unbeaten on 48 runs as RR completed a 9-wicket win.

Sanju Samson lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for his terrific knock and said that they are used to it now. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he said:

“I didn’t have to do anything today. Just put bat on ball and watch him play. We are used to it now, even the bowlers know how he goes in the powerplay. He enjoys batting in the powerplay.”

With a win over KKR, RR moved to 3rd on the points table. They will next be seen in action when they will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday (14th May).

Also Read: KKR vs RR: It Was A Day When He Could Do Anything – Nitish Rana On Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Whirlwind Knock

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